Dutchmill Ln. , Paul Dr. , & Philip Dr. , Water Main Replacement

The Town of Amherst, New York is requesting sealed bids for water main replacement on Dutchmill Lane, Paul Drive, and Philip Drive (Project 2026.014), with bids due August 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and a bidders conference scheduled for August 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Town Engineering Department in Williamsville.

Phase 1 scope is approximately 1,500 linear feet of 8-inch PVC waterline replacement; Phase 2 (contingent on award) includes approximately 2,100 linear feet of 8-inch PVC waterline. Four copies of each bid must be submitted in a sealed, opaque envelope marked with bidder name, address, project name, bid date, contract name, and project number 2026.014 to the Municipal Building at 5583 Main Street, Williamsville, New York.

Each bid must be accompanied by either a certified check or bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount, payable to the Town of Amherst. The successful bidder must execute the contract within fifteen days of bid acceptance and provide a performance and completion security bond equal to the full contract amount. Failure to execute the contract or provide the required security within the specified timeframe forfeits the bid deposit to the Town as liquidated damages.

Proposal documents are available for viewing and ordering through www.avalonplanroom.com effective July 30, 2026, or for pickup at Avalon Document Services, 741 Main Street, Buffalo, for a non-refundable fee. The Town reserves the right to extend the bid to other municipalities and qualifying divisions under New York General Municipal Law, waive informalities, and reject any or all bids. No incumbent or prior award on an identical or substantially similar contract within the past five years has been identified.